Archive for May 2023
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Easing Restrictions on ADUs (HB 1337) Back to News Center May 24, 2023 This year, Washington REALTORS® prioritized legislation that would increase housing supply and address the growing affordability problems in our region. HB 1337 was championed by the REALTORS® and passed in the Washington Legislature in the 2023 session.…
Read MoreSue Bird Becomes the 85th First Citizen
Sue Bird Becomes the 85th First Citizen Back to News Center May 19, 2023 Energized by Elise Woodward’s basketball stories and walk-up music provided by Deejay Hershe, the First Citizen Award event successfully celebrated the community work of Sue Bird, recently retired point guard of the Seattle Storm. Sue Bird is the 85th recipient of…
Read MoreREALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: The Covenant Homeowner Account (HB 1474) Back to News Center May 16, 2023 This post is the second of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. Washington REALTORS® scored a huge legislative win on May 8 when Governor Inslee…
Read MoreREALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070)
REALTOR® Wins on the Hill: Leaseback Clarification (SHB 1070) Back to News Center May 15, 2023 This post is the first of a series of reports on the important legislative wins for REALTORS® from the 2023 Washington State congressional session. When a house is sold, sometimes the seller is not yet ready to move out,…
Read MoreOver $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants
Over $52,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 2023 Applicants Back to News Center May 2, 2023 The Seattle-King County First Citizen Scholarship Foundation is excited to announce that thanks to member generosity, 20 applicants will receive a 2023 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to high school and college applicants, as well as our REALTOR® members, who demonstrate…
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